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All of the taps feeding the washing machines have been modified with arrestors – they’re the only taps in the two flats where the problem originates that don’t cause any noise when used!

The problem did start around the time the owner of the flat immediately above had to have a new hot water system installed – but nothing like that’s occurred (as far as I know) in the flat at the top.

Had a plumber out and he reckons it’s a) definitely water hammer and b) there’s no way it could be anything but in the pipes … and so is common property.

I am currently waiting for the agent to do something, but some of the EC (who I have been keeping informed) are on board.

Phil

[aspqrz]

Thanks Jimmy,

I have fired off and email to the EC and the Strata Agent suggesting that we engage a plumber with specialist knowledge to do further investigations so it can be determined whether the matter is, as you suggest is probable, a Strata issue or whether it is not.

Other sources have suggested that water hammer, if not fixed, can cause damage to the pipes affected over the long term … assuming this is true I would have thought that, at the very least, it would have been appropriate for our Strata Agent to at least write to the other two Unit owners informing them they were responsible (as he claims) for any repairs.

It’s strange as the Agent in question has generally been very helpful and knowledgeable in the past yet, this time, has simply fobbed me off with no real help at all.

Thanks again.

Phil

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